GDP expanded to 4.1% in the fourth quarter, in line with expectations

The Second estimate of US GDP growth during the fourth quarter showed no significant revisions. The economy expanded at an annualized rate of 4.1%, higher than the 4% previously reported and in line with what was expected. In the third quarter the economy had expanded at a rate of 33.4%.

In the fourth quarter the personal consumption it expanded to 2.4%, below the 2.5% expected. The GDP price index it was located at 2.1% and the deflator index was 2%.

The data did not generate noise in the market. At the same time, there was a drop in the initial requests for unemployment benefits to a minimum in three months and the report of orders for durable goods.

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